19th - 20th APRIL
SOUTHERN CROSS BAR, 30 ABEL SMITH ST, WELLINGTON
11am-7pm EACH DAY
COME READ, DRAW AND BUY NZ COMICS!
ABOUT
New Zealand comics weekend is an independent festival celebrating NZ comics - buy them, make them, read them!
The weekend is organised by a loose collective of comics enthusiasts and artists. While not representative of the entire NZ comics scene, we're offering an open celebration and get-together for everyone interested in NZ comics.
It's a fairly relaxed structure and the weekend's events are under constant development - this blog will have updates on any sweet programme additions and changes.
There'll be comics to read and buy, space for socialising, comic jams, talks and artwork displays at the Southern Cross (free entry), and a wide range of awesome off-site activies. Check back for updates!
If you have any questions or want to be involved, e-mail
nzcomicsweekend@gmail.com and we'll put you in touch with someone who can help.
See you all there...
FEATURED EVENTS:
- "TRIPLE THREAT" (comix launch and weekend opening) 5:00-7:30pm Friday April 18th @ Graphic
- TALKING COMICS 5:00-7:00pm Saturday April 19th @ Southern Cross
- SPACE THING - open all weekend. Comix Library launch Sunday 19th @ Spacething
- NZ COMICS AT ARMAGEDDON - all weekend @ TSB Bank Arena
Graphic
106 Cuba st
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Exhibition, comics launch and the FRIDAY NIGHT LAUNCH OF NZ COMIX WEEKEND!
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The Triple Threat exhibition showcases the work of three young kiwi comics creators.
It combines the launch of Claire Harris’ (True Lives, True Detective) newest comic Chicks with Knives, the first outing of DRAW’s (The Tangled Garden , Delve, Clutter) brand new webcomic, Drawing Silence, and the release of the latest issue of Robyn E. Kenealy’s Roddy’s Film Companion. Triple Threat includes an exhibition of new original artworks on display throughout the week from Monday 14th, culminating with Friday's launch and closing party. A selection of New Zealand ’s finest comics from a variety of other artists will be available for sale also.
The exhibition will run at Graphic comic shop, 106 Cuba Street, from Monday 14th until Saturday 19th April.
The launch party and the opening for the NZ Comix Festival will be held on the evening of Friday 18th from 5:30pm until 7:30pm. Drinks, nibbles and comics!
Southern Cross Bar
30 Abel Smith st
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As part of the weekend's events, two talks/slideshows will be presented in 'The Lodge', a function room at the Southern Cross.
NZ cartoonist Dylan Horrocks will be giving a talk, and illustrator Mat Hunkin will give a presentation on adapting Pacific history to comics.
Talks will take place between 5-7pm on Saturday, with details confirmed closer to the time. Stay tuned!
More on Dylan's work here:
http://www.hicksville.co.nz/
Spacething
171 Adelaide rd, Newtown
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Independent DIY store Spacething are in full support of NZ comics weekend! You're invited to their exhibition launch party at midday on Saturday, and on Sunday their Zine + Comix lending library is unveiled:
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"During NZ Comics weekend come visit Wellington's newest D.I.Y Publication shop and social space Spacething, 171 Adelaide Rd, Newtown. Stocking an eclectic mix of small press publications, music and art, Spacething is open every Saturday and Sunday 11-5.
On Saturday 19th of April at midday Spacething will be opening an exhibition of curio cute-grotesque pictures by Tara Meridith. This opening will coincide with the unveiling of new window installations by Julie Wilson.
On Sunday the 20th of April Spacething launches its Zine and Comix borrowing library. We will be open all day so come along, sign up for the library, read and hang out!
Spacething is always looking for more stock, comics and zines, so take this opportunity to show us your latest creations. We are non-profit but welcome donations of stock to the zine library."
Check Spacething:
http://www.myspace.com/spacething00
NZ COMICS AT ARMAGEDDON
TSB Bank Arena
Wellington Waterfront
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This year, NZ's premiere Pop Culture expo 'Armageddon' (19th-20th April), hosts a NZ Comics area (not just a
stand! It is an AREA!) where people can buy lots of comics and meet artists and stuff like that.
Head on down during the weekend, meet comic creators from around the country, pick up some great work and check out the expo!
For information contact: isaac@freeman.org.nz
Armageddon:
http://www.pulpexpo.com/
E-flyers for NZ comics weekend. Commence spamming!
(Posters by Ned Wenlock & Mat Hunkin. Special thanks to Ned for the NZ Comix Weekend banner!)
VENUE
The Southern Cross bar is located at 30 Abel Smith st.
They are a licensed bar and restaurant so food and drink are available. Situated just off upper Cuba st, they're also close to other cafes, bars and restaurants, so choices are broad.
NZ Comics Weekend will be located in the garden bar out the back.
Check their
site for more info.
A quick history of NZ comics weekend
A summary from the ever comprehensive
comics.org.nz.
Pics from 2007. The venue, Southern Cross Garden bar, is the same.
